By Segun Durowaiye

Adeosun had one fervent passion, and that was an insatiable thirst for women. It was on a Saturday. Time was exactly 6p.m. He was cruising around the city in his Tokunbo car, evidently searching for a pretty damsel to spend the night with.

Such are the common traits and expectations of casanovas the world over, and he was no exception. He had been driving for the past 30 minutes with no luck; all the ‘babes’ he saw didn’t quite meet the quality and standard he wanted.

Just then, as he was negotiating a bend at the popular Masha Bus Stop in Surulere, he spotted this enchanting and sweet-looking lady, walking alone towards Ogunlana Drive.

‘Yeah, this is it!’ he thought. The lady was simply beautiful. She had all it takes to make a man glow with desire! Her steps, too, were rhythmical and had cadences and flow. It seemed she was dancing to some unheard heavenly music as she walked. Her steps were calculating and sensuously inviting. Everything about her was out of the ordinary. She looked exactly like an angel.

“Pimm! Pimm!! Pimm!!!” Adeosun blared the horn of his car beside the charming lady.

“Oh, lady! How far are you going? Let me give you a ride,” he told her.

I’m not going too far. Thank you,” she replied softly.

“Hey, sweet babe, come let me drop you…angels like you shouldn’t do stressful walking…”

“I said don’t worry mister…” she said politely.

“Dear, I mean no harm. Let me drop you, I really don’t mind. It’s not proper for angelic queens to walk on dusty roads,” he pressed further, digging out sweet words from his bag of tricks.

“Well…okay, if you insist,” she capitulated. And immediately Adeosun opened the door of the vacant seat beside him.

“Thank you, sir,” she said again; and this gladdened the heart of the young man. “Well, how do we begin?” Adeosun said, adjusting his designer shirt. “My name is Adeosun Koleosho. You can call me Ade for short. I’m a banker. I work with Gems International Bank in Victoria Island, Lagos. What’s your name sweet Seraph? And how are you doing? Oh, lady, you remind me of my first love! The semblance is just too much, and I’ll do anything to show my love for you!”

“Don’t bother yourself sir, I’m a married woman,” she replied gently, “I can’t have a second husband. It’s not possible,” she added in a sweet, enchanting tone.

“Ha, ha, here we go again,” Adeosun said in a smooth, baritone voice, “Baby, I really don’t mind. I repeat, I’ll do anything just to have you. If it’s money I’ll spoil you silly with it! And if it’s love, oh boy, I’ll give you the best!”

Then he fumbled for his briefcase, opened it instantly and dipped his hand inside it. Lord have mercy! The briefcase was filled to the brim with crisp N500 notes. He brought out two bundles and landed it dexterously on the beautiful lady’s laps.

“Here…take these,” he said, “just for your weekend. Now tell me your name and everything I need to know. I’m really serious about this relationship. I’m in love with you already.” “Ha, my God! What’s happening?!” the lady exclaimed. “I told you I’m married, what else do you want?” she asked.

I don’t give a damn. This is a tip of the iceberg. Promise me your love and I’ll take you to paradise, no doubt about it!” Adeosun said excitedly…

To be continued.

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